One of the most important things you can do for your health is to get adequate quality sleep. While there are stages of life when others dictate your sleep, i.e. a new baby, or the night shift at work, most of the time when and how we go to sleep is within our control. For adults 6-8 hours of sleep is necessary to maintain overall health. A bedtime routine and healthy sleep habits can help us achieve this quality of sleep. Below are ideas to help you with self care when it comes to sleep.

Turn of screens one hour before you plan to sleep and keep electronics charging in another room.
Go to sleep and wake up at the same times daily
Wear blue blocker glasses when on electronics or watching tv
Stop water intake two hours before bed
Only drink caffeine in the morning
Your bedroom should be a place of rest. Don’t bring your work to bed.
Have designated pajamas, don’t sleep in workout clothes.
Keep the environment cool and dark.
Keep a pad of paper and pen by your bed so you can jot those thoughts keeping you awake

What is your favorite bedtime routine activities that help you sleep? We would love to hear about them in the comments.